Gluten is a protein found in many grain products.Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder characterized by sensitivity to gluten.When a person with celiac disease consumes gluten, his/her immune system perceives the gluten to be a harmful substance and reacts negatively.The only treatment for individuals with celiac disease is lifelong adher
Outbreak report: a nosocomial outbreak of vancomycin resistant enterococci in a solid organ transplant unit
Abstract Background Vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE) are an emerging problem in health care settings.The purpose of the investigation was to assess the extent of the outbreak including environmental contamination and to limit further transmission.Methods We used retrospective patient and laboratory data including pulse field gel electrophores
Neuroscientific Analysis of Logo Design: Implications for Luxury Brand Marketing
This study examines the influence of dynamic and verbal elements in logo design on consumer behaviour in the luxury retail sector using advanced neuroscience technology (Predict v.1.0) and traditional cognitive survey methods.AI-powered eye tracking (n = 255,000), EEG technology (n = 45,000), implicit testing (n = 9000), and memory testing (n = 700
Low detectability of alien reptiles can lead to biosecurity management failure: a case study from Christmas Island (Australia)
When we assume that contemporary management actions will be effective against the global rise of emerging alien species, we can develop management complacency, which leads to potentially disastrous outcomes for native biodiversity.Here, we propose the use of the probability of detection as a metric to assess the feasibility of management actions fo
Health Alliances: a new way of working internationally
Abstract Background International collaborations have been pivotal in global health delivery, particularly in addressing challenges like tuberculosis.Recently, there has been akaada shoes a shift towards more focused alliances designed for targeted collaboration.This study examines health alliances as a distinct model of international partnership i